INTRODUCTION
Ventricular pseudoaneurysm occurs when the complete cardiac rupture is
contained by a strict layer of pericardium or fibrous tissue. Contrary
to true aneurysms, it does not have myocardial or endocardial
tissue.1 Among its etiologies, cardiac surgery,
trauma, infectious endocarditis and myocardial infarction stand out, the
latter being the main cause involved.2,3
It has a variable and insidious clinical presentation, developing in
individuals with or without previous clinical events, especially in
patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) due to involvement of
the inferior wall.4,5 The surgical approach is an
important therapy in view of the inherent
complications.6